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proprioceptive

Pronunciation: [ˌproʊpri.oʊsɛp.tɪv]

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Context: "health"

(adjective) related to the body's ability to sense its position and movement. When you can feel where your body parts are without looking, that's proprioception.

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The athlete has strong proprioceptive skills, which help her balance and coordination during competitions.

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Without good proprioceptive abilities, he struggles to walk straight because he can’t tell where his legs are.

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How does proprioceptive feedback help you when you're learning to ride a bike?

Context: "education"

(adjective) connected to learning and understanding how our bodies work. It helps us improve our movement and motor skills.

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Teachers can incorporate proprioceptive activities to help students develop better motor skills.

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He doesn't participate in proprioceptive exercises, making it harder for him to keep up with his classmates in gym class.

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What activities can improve your proprioceptive awareness in the classroom?

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